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FOUNDATION NEWS: Volume 13 Issue 2 PAGE 1

In pursuit of optimal support for injured persons in Pennsylvania

PaCOT/PTSF Fall Conference & Meeting Wrap-UpThe 19th Annual PaCOT/PTSF Fall Conference & Meeting took place on October 20-23, 2015.

Numerous topics related to “Best Practices” and the value of our mature, accredited trauma programs were featured. Additionally, sessions related to newly accredited and pursuing trauma programs were highlighted.

Pre-Conference

STN’s Trauma Outcomes & Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC) was offered. Course instructors included: Keith Clancy, MD, FACS—Division Chief for Trauma, Surgical Critical Care & Acute Care Surgery, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio; Amber Kyle, MSN, RN—Director of Trauma Services, University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.

Kathie Martin was a featured speaker for the pre-conference events. She presented on both Joint Commission Taxonomy and Clinical Practice Guideline Tracking and Compliance

Digital Innovations, Inc. staff members offered a hands-on ICD-10 reporting class, as well.

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Foundation News 1Foundatin Spotlight 2Trauma Center News 3Fall Conference Continued 4

Foundation Staff Spotlight 5Additional News/Committee News 6Committee News 7Accreditation Deliberation Summary 8

Agency Updates 8Committee Members 9Educational Opportunities 10

Do you have information you would like to share in this newsletter? If so, please contact Kevin Burd at [email protected] for information related to submission deadlines.

Volume 13 Issue 2 | Fall 2015

FOUNDATION NEWSHazleton Accredited as Level IV Trauma CenterLehigh Valley Health Network Hazleton is the third hospital to receive level IV trauma accreditation in the Commonwealth. “Hazleton” commenced its status as a trauma center on November 1, 2015.

This accreditation decision is the result of the dedication of many hospital staff members, hospital-system staff members and countless others who are committed to the mission and vision of PTSF. On behalf of the PTSF Board of Directors, we congratulate you!

The addition of this level IV trauma center will bring the total to 34 trauma centers in the Commonwealth.


In MemoriamNorman McSwain, MD, EMS pioneer and advocate, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2015. He was best known as the pioneering trauma surgeon who assisted the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma in the development of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) program and his work with the ACS/COT and NAEMT in developing the Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support program.

His family and friends continue to welcome your comments and remembrances of his life on the Caringbridge.org page in his name.

Trauma Center Pursuits Now Require

Full DisclosureEffective immediately, any hospital that has or will be submitting a formal, “Letter of Intent” to the Foundation to pursue trauma center accreditation will now be publically disclosed. This change is based on the PTSF Standards of Accreditation which dictate that a hospital must involve EMS in its trauma center outreach activities and form a mentoring relationship with neighboring trauma centers to optimize care of injured patients. Previously, PTSF requested permission from a hospital to disclose its pursuit as a trauma center.

The current map of accredited trauma centers and those pursuing accreditation can be found on the PTSF website at www.ptsf.org under the “resources” area in the “accreditation” section.

Electronic Application for Survey (eAFS) is Open for Editing Please review the Site Survey Guidebook located on the PTSF web site for all AFS details.

• Level I and II Trauma Centers undergoing a 2016 survey must complete the eAFS by Monday February 1, 2016.

• Level III Trauma Centers undergoing a 2016 survey must complete the eAFS by Tuesday, March 1, 2016.

• Level IV Trauma Centers undergoing a 2016 Survey must submit the AFS to the PTSF office by March 25, 2016.

For content questions, please contact Amy Krichten at [email protected] For technical questions, please contact Nathan McWilliams at [email protected] .

Revised Fees Approved

by PTSF Board of Directors The revised 2016 and 2017 fees were approved by the PTSF Board of Directors during the September board meeting.

Invoices have been emailed to the trauma program managers of all hospitals. The deadline for submission of 2016 Participation Fees is December 31, 2015. The revised fees are for accredited trauma centers and hospitals seeking accreditation. The new fee scheduled is posted to the PTSF website (www.ptsf.org). Go to the “resources” section of the website and click on the “Fee Schedule” drop-down menu.

Norman McSwain, MD, EMS

FOUNDATION NEWS


PTSF Hosts Level III & IV PI Symposium

June 9, 2015 PTSF hosted a level III and level IV trauma center performance improvement symposium to improve quality at hospitals pursuing trauma center accreditation.

National speakers included Donald Jenkins, MD, FACS and Carol Immermann, RN, CEN from Rochester, Minnesota who have both previously supported PTSF educational efforts.

Within the Commonwealth, speakers included Cheryl Pebbles, RN, Trauma Program Coordinator, Grove City Medical Center, Grove City, Pa.; Kristie Leshko, MSN, RN, Trauma Program Coordinator, St. Luke’s University Health Network Miner’s Campus, Coaldale, Pa.; and Gail Wainwright, MSN, RN, NE-BC,

St. Luke’s University Health Network, Bethlehem, Pa.

Both Cheryl and Kristie shared their experiences regarding the evolution of their performance improvement program—before and after—trauma center accreditation. Gail Wainwright provided hospital-system, mentoring insight into the support of St. Luke’s Miners during their level IV journey.

38 participants from 17 hospitals participated in the event. All meeting materials are posted to the resources section of the PTSF website, just click on “conferences/presentations.”

Christine Campbell Nominated to PTSF Board Christine Campbell, RN, BSN, MS, SANE-A/SANE-P was approved to

serve on the PTSF Board of Directors from 2015-2017 as a representative of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA).

Christine Campbell is Trauma Program Manager at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a Level I Pediatric Trauma Program. Christine has served in this capacity since 2010. Prior to this position, she served as Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator at Temple University Hospital. She completed her Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing at Thomas Jefferson University School of Health Professionals in 1998 and completed her Master in Forensic Medicine at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. Christine serves on PTSF Policy & Procedure, Standards, Registry and Research Committees. In addition, she serves on the Pediatric Committee for Trauma Center Association of America.

Jack Wilberger, MD Betsy Seislove, MSN, RN Jack Jallo, MD, PhD

FOUNDATION SPOTLIGHTFoundation Hosts Level PI Symposium; Welcomes Christine Campbell to Board

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New Trauma Program LeadershipThe Foundation staff and Board of Directors welcome new trauma program staff members. We encourage trauma programs to reach out, and welcome these new staff members—please share best practices and serve as mentors to further the mission and vision of PTSF. New Trauma Medical Directors:

• Aaron Ratner, DO—St. Luke’s University Health Network Miner’s Campus, Coaldale, Pa.

• George Tsiotsias, MD (Interim)—Aria Health, Torresdale Campus, Philadelphia, Pa. New Trauma Program Managers:

• Starlett Bixby, RN, CEN, BSN—Geisinger Medical Center (Adult Trauma Program), Danville, Pa.

• Deborah Clark, RN (Interim)—Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, Pa.

• Julie Donnelly, MSN, RN—Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa.

• Sandra Garrett, MSN, RN—Wellspan York Hospital, York, Pa.• Cheryl Lansenderfer, RN, BSN (Interim)—Lehigh Valley

Health Network Cedar Crest (Interim Trauma Program Director/Pediatric Trauma Coordinator), Allentown, Pa.

• Amy Morgan, BSN, RN—Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children’s Hospital (effective November 1, 2015), Hershey, Pa.

• Michael Taramelli, RN, BSN, CEN—Forbes Hospital, Monroeville, Pa.

Trauma Center ED Closures to Trauma patients in Full-Compliance For the 2014-2015 reporting period, whereby trauma centers must have fewer than 438 hours of bypass per year, all trauma centers were in full compliance. In fact, 81 percent of the trauma centers reported zero hours of diversion. 13 percent had between 15 and 45 hours; six percent of the trauma centers reported fewer than 15 hours. Each year, the amount of total hours continues to decrease.

The July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015 Emergency Department Closure to Trauma Patients Annual Report was presented to the PTSF Board of Directors during the July board meeting. Reasons for diversion included excessive ED capacity, unavailable CT scanners, power outage and disabled helicopters.

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She is a member of the American Trauma Society, Society of Trauma Nurses, Trauma Center Association of American, Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, American Nurse Association and International Association of Forensic Nurses.


(Continued from page 1)Celebrating 30 Years of Accreditation

The conference was privileged to open with a presentation highlighting the beginnings of PTSF with an overview done by Frank Ehrlich, MD one of PTSF’s founding members. The formation of PTSF in the early years was not an easy one. Only through the dedication of many individuals did Pennsylvania develop into the nationally recognized trauma system it is today. Key figures in PTSF’s development were showcased including the work of PaDOH Secretary of Health Arnold Muller, Senator Roy Wilt, Rep. James Greenwood, Pittsburgh Press Reporter Andrew Schneider and Carol Staz, the first Executive Director. James Redmond who previously work at HAP was also in attendance and his hard work with fighting for trauma center funding was commended.

Paying Tribute to Major John P. Pryor, MD

Jeremy Cannon, MD, FACS presented the 7th Annual Major John P. Pryor, MD, FACS Memorial Lecture titled, “Pushing Back the Frontier of Trauma Survivability.” Dr. Cannon is a trauma surgeon at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. This lecture is presented annually through the efforts of PATNAC.

William Hoff, MD; Frank Ehrlich, MD; Juliet Geiger, MSN, RN; James Redmonds

Best Practices at Work

Several sessions focused on the value of trauma centers and the services that a trauma center brings to a hospital system. Sessions were chosen related to the new, draft 2016 Standards of Accreditation. A few of the featured speakers included:

Gail Blinstrub, MSN, RN and Donna Titus, RN, MSN, CEN who spoke on “The Amtrak Derailment: When Practice Becomes Reality.” Trauma program staff members from UPMC Hamot discussed their innovative approach to “Taking a Team Approach to Stop Drug & Alcohol {Screening} Problems.” Dr. Patrick Kim discussed the physicians’ team approach to “The Joint Commission Patient Safety Event Taxonomy in Trauma Care.”

The trauma poster presentation outlined best practices, current research in trauma care, nursing initiatives and resolution of significant issues.

Resident Research Paper Competition

The PaCOT also selected eight presenters from level I and II trauma centers throughout the Commonwealth to present their trauma research studies.

The winning research presentation titled, “Impact of Volume Change Over Time on Trauma Mortality in the United States” was presented by Joshua B. Brown, MD, MSc, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Jeremy Cannon, MD, FACS

Simon Lampard, MD& Joshua Brown, MD


Congratulations!

Congratulations PTSF Data Analyst Stephanie Radzevick and her husband on the birth of their son! Born on Friday, October 9, 2015—Arthur John Radzevick – weighed in at six pounds, four ounces and measured 21-inches.

Wedding Bells!

Congratulations Lyndsey Smith, Data Quality Specialist! On August 15, 2015, surrounded by their friends and family Lyndsey Smith married Blake Diehl. We wish them many years of happiness.

Recently, Lyndsey also became an AHIMA Approved ICD-10 CM/PCS Trainer. Lyndsey joins her fellow PTSF colleagues Nathan McWilliams and Stephanie Radzevick with this noteworthy accomplishment. Congratulations Lyndsey!

Amy Krichten Presents Webinar for STN Amy Krichten, BSN, RN, CEN—Director of Accreditation presented a webinar for the Society of Trauma Nurses (STN) on July 28, 2015 titled, “The Power of Data: Effective Methods to Demonstrate Trauma Performance Improvement (PI) Activities.

Arthur John Radzevick Betsy Seislove, MSN, RN Amy Krichten, BSN, RN, CEN

FOUNDATION STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Blake & Lyndsey Diehl


Additional News......Juliet Geiger, RN, MSN—Executive Director was again invited to present several sessions at the Trauma Center Association Trauma System Leadership workshop at the annual TCAA conference. She was joined by trauma center/system colleagues Jorie Klein, RN from Texas, Don Jenkins, MD from Minnesota, and Heidi Hotz, RN from California. Additional PTSF Staff Positions Approved for Hiring PTSF is recruiting for two, new positions: Trauma Center Development Specialist and Trauma Registry Auditor based on current office needs and growth due to the current surge in trauma center development.

The Trauma Center Development Specialist will focus his/her efforts on educating staff in hospitals pursuing accreditation, in addition to any new trauma program staff in accredited trauma centers. This position will report to the Director of Accreditation, Amy Krichten.

The Trauma Registry Auditor will focus his/her efforts on assuring quality data abstraction, as well as supporting the increased data processing needs within the office. This position reports to the Director of Technology/Trauma Registry, Nathan McWilliams.

For more information about these positions, go to the PTSF website (www.ptsf.org) and click on the “Regional” link within the homepage banner. Then click on “employment.”

New EMS Spinal Protocol Reflects Changes in Back Board IndicationsA new spinal protocol was approved that is currently in effect and contained within the Basic Life Support protocols titled “Spinal Care Statewide BLS Protocol #261.”

A flyer outlining the evidence-based changes to the protocol is contained within a flyer posted to the Resources area of the PTSF website (www.ptsf.org). The latest versions of the ALS and BLS protocols in PA can be viewed in this area as well. Changes to protocol involve more judicious use of backboards in reducing complications associated with their prolonged use. An educational webinar can be found on the homepage of PEHSC website (www.pehsc.org), by clicking on “PEHSC initiatives.”

Outcomes Committee UpdateSubmitted by: Patrick Reilly, MD, FCCP, FACS—Chief, Division of Traumatology, Surgical Critical Care & Emergency Medicine, PENN Presbyterian, Philadelphia, Pa.

Pennsylvania trauma data management and performance improvement initiatives are moving toward the principle of an “inclusive trauma system” with integration of all injured patient’s outcomes from the largest of urban academic centers to the lowest volume of rural critical access hospitals.

To learn from demonstrated best practice methods through benchmarking and sharing of those care initiatives that will benefit all traumatically injured, Pennsylvania is strategically positioned. The Commonwealth has 30 years of methodical data collection and strong commitment to trauma care and performance improvement documentation. Next steps are to learn from all of this data to benefit care of the future.

Many of you have worked diligently through the various committees to standardize these data collection processes, (Registry Committee, POPIMS Standardization Committee, Outcomes Committee and Standards Committee) so meaningful benchmarking and eventual risk adjusted outcomes can be determined.

A notable visual and process change is scheduled to begin in January 2016 with the release of the Digital Innovations, Inc. POPIMS software update which will include the Joint Commission taxonomy classification system.

Although, Pennsylvania trauma centers have utilized a consistent classification system for many years to identify, drive and evaluate performance improvement initiatives, the reporting of avoidable errors remains center-dependent and lacks a common terminology for benchmarking. The Joint Commission taxonomy is a universal classification system that was developed using root cause analysis concepts. This framework establishes data standards that are uniform, applicable to coding, classifying patient safety information, easily understood and have maturation potential of enabling interoperability (allowing different IT systems to communicate, exchange data) within and across health care organizations.

The initial step of this implementation plan is education: As a kick off, Kathie Martin presented and reviewed this taxonomy method during the PaCOT/PTSF Fall Conference. The POPIMS Standardization Committee will also participate in an interactive DI webinar to view the taxonomy screens after development and assist with developing statewide outreach of education. Initial utilization of this taxonomy will be limited to the death review process only, allowing a transition of trouble shooting issues and evaluating internal benefits utilizing this different classification system.

Please see the following reference documents that illustrate the benefits and limitations of this classification system.

Classifying errors in preventable and potentially preventable trauma deaths; a nine-year review using the Joint Commission’s standardized methodology. Vioque S, Kim, K., McMaster, J, Gallagher, J, Allen, S., Holena, D., Reilly, P, Pascual, J. American Journal of Surgery (2014) 208, 187-194

The JCAHO patient safety event taxonomy: a standardized terminology and classification schema for near misses and adverse events. Chang, A., Schyve, P., Croteau, R., O’leary D. Loeb, J. International Journal for Quality in Health Care (2005) pp 1-11


Policy & Procedure Committee Update Submitted by: William Hoff, MD, FACS—Chief, Division of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery, St. Luke’s University Health Network During the July 2015 board meeting, members voted unanimously to approve accreditation policy, “AC-138 Process for Elevating Trauma Center Accreditation Level.” This new policy outlines the process trauma centers should use if they are considering increasing their trauma level. This policy is posted to the PTSF website under the “Resources” tab.

During the September 2015 board meeting, members voted unanimously to approve the revision to policy, “AC-130 Process for Becoming a New Trauma Center.” Specifically, two sections were revised including required education for new, pursuing trauma centers and the automatic disclosure by PTSF of hospitals pursuing trauma center accreditation. This revised policy is also posted to the “Resources” section of the website.

If you have any questions related to these policies, please contact Amy Krichten, Director of Accreditation ([email protected]).

Standards Committee Update Submitted by: Michelle Fontana, RN, MSN, CCRN—Trauma Program Manager, UPMC MercyThe draft Standards of Accreditation for all trauma center levels are available on the PTSF website (www.ptsf.org).

As a part of the 19th Annual PaCOT/PTSF Fall Conference & Meeting, a public hearing outlining the new standards took place on October 22, 2015. The PTSF Board of Directors will vote on the final Standards of Accreditation during the December board meeting.

Once approved, trauma centers will enter the transition period, with mandatory Standards compliance beginning October 1, 2016. Any questions regarding the Standards may be directed to Amy Krichten, Director of Accreditation ([email protected]).

Trauma Registry Committee UpdateSubmitted by: Simon Lampard, MD, FACS—Trauma Program Medical Director, UPMC Altoona Changes to the PTOS manual and/or PTOS data set were approved by the PTSF Board of Directors on July 30, 2015 and September 17, 2015. All 2016 PTOS changes were outlined for public comment on October 23, 2015 at the Fall Conference. Changes will also be posted to the PTSF website www.ptsf.org later this year. Changes include:• Addition of elements to capture initiation of Mass Transfusion

Protocol (MTP)• Addition and modification of abuse elements to capture abuse of all

ages• Addition of “Pediatric Unit (In-House) to the Post ED Destination

menu• Addition of elements to capture the response times of all Advanced

Practitioners• Removal of Occurrence 77—Septicemia• Removal of Occurrence 26—Pneumonia• Addition of Occurrence 100—Pneumonia• Addition of Occurrence 207—Ventilator-assisted Pneumonia• Removal of Occurrence 97—Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) (not

present on admission)• Addition of Occurrence 101—Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) (not

present on admission)• Addition of Occurrence 208—Catheter-associated Urinary Tract

Infection• Addition of Occurrence 209—Central Line-associated Bloodstream

Infection (CLABSI)• Addition of Occurrence 210—Initial ED/Hospital Pupillary

Response• Addition of Occurrence 211—Midline Shift

It is important to note that changes to the PTOS are approved by the Foundation’s Board of Directors and governed by a change-cycle timeline. The timeline is as follows:

Committee finalizes changes to the PTOS for 2016 (June 2015); COLLECTOR software change requests are due to Digital Innovation, Inc. (July 31, 2015); Board of Directors reviews and approves/disapproves the committee’s recommendations (July 30, 2015); COLLECTOR test version is due to PTSF (October 2015); COLLECTOR final test version due to PTSF (November 2015); Distribution of COLLECTOR software (December 2015).

Trauma Injury Prevention Committee Update Submitted by: Kimberly Everett, MA—Trauma Prevention Coordinator, St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, Pa. & Reda Willis, MS, RN, CCRN, CNS-BC, MDiv—Trauma Advanced Clinical Nurse, Injury Prevention Coordinator, Wellspan York Hospital, York, Pa. The Trauma Injury Prevention Committee is now an official, board-recognized committee.

During the July PTSF Board meeting, board members voted unanimously to recognize this committee. The committee is co-chaired by Kim Everett (St. Mary Medical Center) and Reda Willis (York Hospital). Both serve as injury prevention coordinators at their hospitals.


2015 Accreditation Deliberation Summary 2015 was a very busy survey season! The PTSF wishes to thank all participating trauma centers for your hospitality during the survey process. During PTSF Board Accreditation Deliberations several themes were identified related to Significant Issues and Opportunities for Improvement and are noted below. PTSF plans are to focus on these issues through various educational venues in the future.

Significant Issue themes included:• Performance Improvement• Practice management guideline development and tracking• Neurosurgical timeliness and commitment• Undertriage• Documentation (ED/Nursing)• Admissions to a non-surgical service• Registry / Coding• Education compliance• Meeting attendance compliance Opportunities for Improvements included: • Enhancement of follow-up letters to receiving hospitals• Decreasing Emergency Department length of stay• Development and use of a tertiary survey tool• Enhance abuse screening (SBIRT and physical screening)

Please remember that during the site survey day, PTSF staff will review the education compliance report and the attendance roster for the multidisciplinary (peer-review PI) committee meeting. Please contact Amy Krichten at [email protected] with any questions.

Agency Updates Pennsylvania Office of Rural HealthA strong partner with the Foundation over the years has been the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health (PORH). Through this strong partnership, PTSF has been able to waive fees to Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) seeking level IV accreditation through the Medicare Rural Flexibility Grant. Grant Opportunities Exist Recently, PORH shared information on how rural hospitals in Pennsylvania can obtain grants. The best site out there, bar none, is the Rural Assistance Center (www.raconline.org). Grant opportunities are updated frequently and they also have the “Am I Rural” feature.

Go to the site and enter your hospital’s address and find out your HRSA grant eligibility. Level I and II trauma centers in Pennsylvania can also take advantage of grants if they conduct a Rural Trauma Team Development Course (RTTDC) for a CAH.

Interested in learning more? Please contact: Lawrence D. Baronner; Rural Health Systems Manager, Deputy Director; Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health, 311A Nursing Sciences Building (814-863-8214 or [email protected]).

Partners in Trauma2016 John M. Templeton Jr. Pediatric Trauma Symposium • March 3-4 – 5, 2016 The Union League of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, Pa.

Join us March 3-5, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pa., for this educational event. Providing a comprehensive program on the care of injured children and their families, the conference features nationally-recognized presenters, a pediatric-focused TOPIC course on March 3, and offers you the chance to learn and network in a collaborative and relaxed environment.

CALL FOR ORAL AND POSTER ABSTRACTS This national pediatric trauma conference is an excellent opportunity to share your best practice initiative or pediatric trauma research project.

The oral and poster presentations will focus on topics of interest and importance to all clinicians involved in the care of pediatric trauma patients.Submission Deadline: Monday, Nov. 2, 2015

The first author of an abstract that is accepted for poster or oral presentation will receive a $50 discount off the course registration fee.

To learn more and submit an abstract, go to www.templetontrauma.org.


2015 BOARD COMMITTEESExecutive CommitteeChristopher Gessner, ChairJuliet Geiger, RN, Staff LiaisonMichelle Fontana, RNWilliam Hoff, MD Philip Pandolph Simon Lampard MDPatrick Reilly MD

Conflict of Interest CommitteeDouglas Trostle, MD, ChairJuliet Geiger, Staff LiaisonCharles Barbera, MDJames BurkeGregory Frailey, DOChris Gessner—Ex-OfficioLisa Isbitski-Golden, RNSimon Lampard, MDSpence ReidPhilip Pandolph

Finance CommitteePhilip Pandolph, ChairDor Adams, Staff LiaisonMeg Ashton, RNJames Burke Christopher Gessner William Hoff, MDDouglas Trostle, MD

Nominating CommitteeJames Burke, ChairJuliet, Geiger, Staff LiaisonMeg Ashton, RN Charles Barbera, MDChristopher GessnerSimon Lampard, MDPhilip PandolphSpence Reid, MD

Policy & Procedure CommitteeWilliam Hoff, MD—ChairKevin Burd, Staff LiaisonChristine Campbell, RNMeg Ashton, RN Charles Barbera, MD Michelle Fontana, RN Christopher Gessner Lisa Isbitski Golden, RN Douglas Trostle, MD

2015 NON-BOARD COMMITTEES OUTCOMES CommitteePatrick Reilly, MD, ChairNathan McWilliams, Staff LiaisonNancy Abrahams, RNLouis Alarcon, MDAmanda Alberico, RN Marie Campbell, RNKim Corcoran, RNLinda DiBello, RN John Gallagher, RNDenise Gdula, RNChris Gessner, Ex OfficioCarol Hanson, RN Leda Heidenreich, RNJoe Hess, RN Mark Kaplan, MDLisa LaRock, RNDebra Lillback, RN Chris McKenna, RNJoAnn Miller, RNMatthew Mowry, RNDee Nicholas, RNKimberly Shoff, RNPeter Thomas, DO

POPIMS StandardizationMatt Mowry, RN, ChairNathan McWilliams, Staff Liaison Kathy Bones, RNColleen Fries, RN Shane Layser, RNKristie Leshko, RN Mike Lloyd, RNJanet McMaster, RN Larissa McNeill, RNJoAnn Miller, RNMarianne Miller, RNDee Nicholas, RN

Research CommitteeNeils Martin, MD, ChairDouglas Kupas, MD, Vice-ChairNathan McWilliams, Staff LiaisonScott Armen, MD Robert Barraco, MDChristine Campbell, RNJeanette Capella, MDGarth Elias, MDCathy Markey, RN Amanda McNicholas, RN Spence Reid, MDFred Rogers, MD Ehyal Shweiki, MD Jason Sperry, MD

Stanislaw Stawicki, MD

Trauma Registry CommitteeSimon Lampard, MD, ChairLyndsey Smith, Staff LiaisonSusan Bank-MikschGail Blinstrub, RN Maureen Bone, RNKathleen Bones, RNChristine Campbell, RNMarie Campbell, RNTeri Heller-Wescott, RNPatrick Kim, MD Rebecca LathropAnn Lewis, RNDee Nicholas, RNFred Rogers, MDKaren SchaefferJeannie SchiavoRobin SchraderDonna Titus, RNDonna Vernon Holly WeberPatricia Williams

Standards CommitteeMichelle Fontana, RN, Chair Amy Krichten, RN, Staff LiaisonScott Armen, MDMeg Ashton, RNSusan Baro, DORobert Barraco, MDThane Blinman, MDChristine Campbell, RNRussell Dumire, MDJim Eakins, MDLynette Fair, RNDenise Gdula, RNChris Gessner, Ex-OfficioChristoph Kaufmann, MDKris Kaulback, MDDouglas Kupas, MDKristie Leshko, RNDeb Lillback, RNNiels Martin, MDSarah Mattocks, RNChet Morrison, MDTammy O’Connor, RNMaureen Small, RNDonna Titus, RNJill Volgraf, RNGail Wainwright, RN

Each year, “Committee Interest Surveys” are emailed to Trauma Program Managers seeking nominations from trauma programs to serve on Foundation committees.

IN PURSUIT OF OPTIMAL SUPPORT FOR INJURED PERSONS IN PENNSYLVANIA

UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIESCheck the “Events” section of the website for additional educational opportunities in your area.

On-Going “Lunchtime” ICD-10 Webinar SeriesPennsylvania Trauma Systems FoundationNovember 19, 2015—ICD-10 Querying & Reporting December 17, 2015—ICD-10 Querying & Reporting www.ptsf.org

29th Annual EAST Scientific AssemblyThe Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST)January 12-16, 2016San Antonio, Texaswww.east.org

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children announce the . . .16th Annual John M. Templeton Jr. Pediatric Trauma SymposiumMarch 3-5, 2016The Union League of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania

Annual Conference: “The Leading Edge of Trauma Prevention & Care: Our Communities Count on Us” American Trauma Society—Pennsylvania DivisionApril 20-21, 2016Hershey Lodge & Convention CenterHershey, Pennsylvaniawww.atspa.org

19th Annual ConferenceSociety of Trauma NursesMarch 30, 2016 – April 2, 2016Anaheim, Californiawww.traumanurses.org/education

Horizons ’16 State ConventionEmergency Nurses Association—Pennsylvania State CouncilJune 2-3, 2016Mohegan Sun Arena at Pocono DownsWilkes-Barre, Pennsylvaniawww.pa-ena.org

The 20th Annual PaCOT/PTSF Fall Conference & MeetingOctober 25-28, 2016Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey Hotel

Rossmoyne Corporate Center

4999 Louise Drive Suite 104 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

717-697-5512717-697-5824www.ptsf.org

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